More Orthodox than Catholics say their religion is mainly about national culture

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More Orthodox than Catholics say their religion is mainly about national culture

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1. Religious affiliation
Most Orthodox, Catholic parents report raising their children Christian
In Russia, Orthodox Christians who were raised with no religion cite social, cultural and spiritual reasons for switch
Net gains for Orthodox Christians in Ukraine, Belarus and Russia
People in most post-Soviet republics see religion rising in importance, in contrast with other countries in the region
More women than men say religion ‘very important’
Just 15% of Russians say religion ‘very important’
Muslims in Central and Eastern Europe feel pride in their Muslim identity, bond with other Muslims
Both Catholics, Orthodox feel religious bond across borders
More Orthodox than Catholics say their religion is mainly about national culture
‘Personal faith’ just one reason people identify as Orthodox, Catholic
Relatively few adults in the region identify as atheists
Most Central and Eastern European countries have Orthodox majorities
Catholics, Orthodox proud of religious identity

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